Coined in 1994 by Mark Dery, the term Afrofuturism refers to a Black aesthetic centred around imagining futures for Black people. Students will encounter Black writers, musicians, artists, and filmmakers, from Octavia Butler to Sun Ra to Janelle Monae to Jordan Peele, whose work envisages Black futures.
Antirequisite(s): The former GSWS 2170A/B.
Extra Information: 3 hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth:
CATEGORY B
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CATEGORY A
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Subject Code: BLST
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